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A landmark study in Congo is very close to finding out. But there are some major obstacles that have nothing to do with science.

As students around the globe participate in Earth Day, a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds 55% of teachers don't teach or talk about climate change and 46% of parents haven't discussed it with their kids.

A recent conference on climate change focused on the ways teachers, scientists and activists can help the next generation shape a comprehensive approach to the fight against global warming.

More than 250 employees have quit, and others are expected to follow suit before the Sept. 30 deadline for reporting to work in the Kansas City area. Critics of the move say research will suffer.

Businesses like book, clothing, toy and sporting goods stores as well as music shops and florists, will be able to reopen with modifications as early as Friday.

With their emphasis on interactive exhibits, children's museums must balance safety and survival in their decisions to reopen. Several have permanently closed since the onset of the pandemic.

The Trump administration wants to allocate more of California's water to farmers. Internal government emails show concern that the change is being pushed too fast for adequate scientific review.

Some kids seem resilient from the start — readily able, like dandelions, to cope with stress and adversity. But pediatrician Thomas Boyce says biologically reactive kids need more support to thrive.

The president has backed off his attacks on the Postal Service but continues to question the integrity of mail ballots, without providing any evidence.

A new study suggests the use of e-cigarettes can increase smokers' and nonsmokers' risk of developing chronic lung disease, including conditions such as COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema or asthma.